State of Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Capacity of Ghana

Asiedu-Berkoe, Franklin; Chandi, Gloria Margaretta; Bandoh, Delia Akosua; Atsu, Benedicta K.; Lokossou, Virgil Kuassi; Antara, Simon; Sarkodie, Badu; Kenu, Ernest

doi:10.37432/jieph.supp.2022.5.4.05.4

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Knowledge gap among one health key actors on multi-sectoral coordination at national and sub-national levels in Tanzania

Sanga,

Hoza,

Karimuribo

2024

Res. dir. One health

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Knowledge about One Health approach and its importance among the practitioners and the community in addressing health threats is of paramount important. This study aimed to assess knowledge of One Health actors on multi-sectoral coordination in addressing health risks in selected regions of Tanzania. A descriptive study was conducted from June to August 2023 in selected regions of Arusha, Iringa and Dodoma where quantitative and qualitative data were collected from 101 participants representing the line ministries and sub-national regional and district levels. Descriptive analysis was done using EPI INFO 7.2.5.0 statistical software and Microsoft excel. Results showed a decreasing proportion of participants reporting to be aware of One Health approach at the National level with 100.0% awareness and only 32.3% awareness at the district level. It was also revealed that 76.9% of the participants at the national level had received One Health training through short courses, workshops meetings, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses compared to the varying proportions of 57.7% and 19.4% at the regional and district level, respectively. Limited awareness of different professional disciplines on One Health approach is the major challenge in its operationalisation and institutionalisation at sub-national levels. Awareness creation to One Health actors and advocacy to policy and decision-makers at all levels will enhance implementation, multi-sectoral coordination and collaboration among key actors in addressing health risks emergencies.

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Knowledge gap among one health key actors on multi-sectoral coordination at national and sub-national levels in Tanzania

Sanga,

Hoza,

Karimuribo

2024

Res. dir. One health

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Long-Term Pandemic Management and the Need to Invest in Digital Transformation

Ofosu-Ampong,

Agyekum,

Garcia

2024

Advances in Healthcare Information Systems and Administration

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Assessing the preparedness of Ghana's health sector is a crucial task that requires a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach. Ghana's health sector faces many challenges, including limited resources, inadequate infrastructure, and workforce shortages, which can impede the delivery of quality healthcare services to the population. Thus, building a strong health resilience system is essential to cope with catastrophic events, and the capacity to prepare and effectively respond to pandemics. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical role of digital technologies in managing public health emergencies. In the context of long-term pandemic management, digital transformation can provide numerous benefits, such as improving the speed and efficiency of response, enhancing communication and collaboration, and enabling remote access to essential services. Empirically, our study found that individual and systemic resilience are significant predictors of long-term pandemic management. Conversely, community resilience in times of crisis is not a significant predictor.

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State of Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Capacity of Ghana

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Knowledge gap among one health key actors on multi-sectoral coordination at national and sub-national levels in Tanzania

Knowledge gap among one health key actors on multi-sectoral coordination at national and sub-national levels in Tanzania

Long-Term Pandemic Management and the Need to Invest in Digital Transformation

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